HB457 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Randy WoodRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Tier II correctional officers, firefighters and law enforcement officers authorized to retire with full benefits after 25 years of service, Secs. 16-25-14, 16-25-21, 36-27-16, 36-27-24 am'd.

Summary

HB457 would let Tier II correctional officers, firefighters, and law enforcement officers in Alabama retire with full benefits after 25 years of service, and require them to contribute 8.25% of their earnable compensation to the retirement systems.

What This Bill Does

It amends retirement rules so that Tier II members employed as correctional officers, firefighters, or law enforcement officers can retire with full benefits after completing 25 years of service (instead of needing age 56 with 10 years). It also sets the employee contribution rate for these Tier II members at 8.25% of earnable compensation. The changes apply to both the Employees' Retirement System and the Teachers' Retirement System. The act would take effect after it becomes law.

Who It Affects

• Tier II correctional officers, firefighters, and law enforcement officers who are members of the Employees' Retirement System or the Teachers' Retirement System would be eligible for full retirement benefits after 25 years of service and would contribute 8.25% of their earnable compensation.
• Employers (state and local) and the retirement systems (ERS and TRS) would implement and administer the new 25-year eligibility rule and collect the 8.25% contributions from affected Tier II officers.

Key Provisions

• Amends Sections 16-25-14, 16-25-21, 36-27-16, and 36-27-24 to allow Tier II members employed as correctional officers, firefighters, or law enforcement officers to retire with full retirement benefits after completing 25 years of creditable service.
• Requires Tier II members to contribute eight and one-quarter percent (8.25%) of their earnable compensation to the retirement system.
• Applies to Tier II correctional officers, firefighters, and law enforcement officers under both the Employees' Retirement System and the Teachers' Retirement System.
• Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage and governor's approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Retirement Systems